VRAA Associate and nomadic scholar based in East Africa, with lived experience across nine countries. Isimbi holds a Bachelor’s in Social Science from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Master’s in Gender from the University of London (SOAS). She is currently pursuing a PhD in International Relations at USIU-Africa in Kenya.
Her research focuses on gender in the Global South, particularly women’s experiences in reproductive health and conflict settings. Professionally, she has worked with IRMA conducting research, drafting reports, and handling administrative tasks. She has also worked in humanitarian spaces, advocating for diaspora engagement and inclusion.
A passionate researcher at heart, she is driven by work that challenges norms and amplifies marginalized voices. Her working languages are English. Whether through academia, policy work, or grassroots activism, she is committed to bridging knowledge and action for meaningful change.
